2007 Little Jill and Little Jack crowned
Elaylyn Mayberry, Harlem Walker win titles in Dec. 3 contest

Winners in the annual Jack and Jill contest sponsored by the Ladies' Progressive Club were (l-r) Harlem Walker, first runner-up for Little Jack; Elaylyn Mayberry, 2007 Little Jill; Omarion Jefferies, 2007 Little Jack; and L'Kiya Black, first runner-up for Little Jill.

The Ladies Progressive Club held its annual Jack and Jill contest Monday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at B.D. Lee Elementary School. There were six four-yearolds competing for the titles.

Elaylyn Mayberry, daughter of Deon and Evay Mayberry, won the 2007 Little Jill crown while Omarion Jefferies, son of Tabitha Burris and Harold Jefferies, was named 2007 Little Jack. First runner-up for queen was L'Kiya Black and first runner up for king was Harlem Walker.

Other contestants were Kei'ahna Lashay Putman and Makiya Shifty.

The program was titled "Christmas Spirit." Floree Smith, club president, served as mistress of ceremonies. Scripture was read by Josephine Wood and prayer was offered by Kathleen Littlejohn. The welcome address was presented by Annie Beard while club highlights were read by Jewette Patterson.

A talent presentation was presented by the praise dancers of Bethel and Limestone Baptist churches. Presentation of participants' gifts was by Jacquelyn Graham.

The 2006 Jack and Jill, Tamya Studyvance, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Studyvance, and Jefferies Fernanders, son of Thomasina J. Fernanders, made their final stroll.

Rubye C. Sanders introduced the 2007 contestants and gave the financial report. The winners were crowned by Floree Smith and Olga Littlejohn. Contestants were recognized with gifts by Annie Beard and Lorraine Wray. Olga Littlejohn gave the contestants their pictures.

Marian Powell served as the program chairman.